If you’re facing issues with SuiteScript, it can be due to a variety of reasons, from syntax errors to misconfigured script deployments. Here are some common issues and solutions:
Script Execution Errors
- Issue: Scripts fail to execute due to syntax errors or incorrect API usage.
- Solution: Use the SuiteScript Debugger and nlapiLogExecution to identify and fix errors. Ensure you are using the correct SuiteScript version (1.0 or 2.x) and follow the API documentation closely.
Governance Limits
- Issue: Exceeding NetSuite’s governance limits, which can cause scripts to terminate unexpectedly.
- Solution: Optimize your scripts by reducing the number of API calls. Use nlapiYieldScript to yield processing time and avoid hitting governance limits.
Performance Issues
- Issue: Scripts causing slow performance, especially during record save operations.
- Solution: Offload intensive processing to scheduled scripts using nlapiScheduleScript. Filter execution contexts to ensure scripts run only when necessary.
Debugging Challenges
- Issue: Difficulty in identifying the root cause of issues.
- Solution: Utilize the SuiteScript Debugger and log extensively using nlapiLogExecution. For client-side scripts, use browser developer tools like console.log
Dependency Management
- Issue: Managing dependencies and load order in SuiteScript 2.x.
- Solution: Take advantage of SuiteScript 2.x’s modular architecture and automatic dependency management. Use define and require managing dependencies effectively.
Data Handling and Validation
- Issue: Incorrect data handling or validation leading to data integrity issues.
- Solution: Implement thorough validation checks and error handling in your scripts.
Script Deployment Issues
- Issue: Scripts not deploying correctly or not triggering as expected.
- Solution: Double-check script deployment settings and ensure the correct execution context is selected. Verify that the script is correctly associated with the desired record types and events